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Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD

(669 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cancer, knee replacement, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

1 Kettle Point Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

(401) 457-1555

Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Providence, RI specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, University Orthopedics, Brown University Health and Rhode Island Hospital (RIH).

Office Locations

1 Kettle Point Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

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2 Dudley Street 200
Providence, RI 02905

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830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence Vamc (650)
Providence, RI 02908

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Some issues Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“TACTICAL TECH: Dr. Richard Terek, right, chief of musculoskeletal surgery at Rhode Island Hospital, and Qian Chen, director of the hospital's Center for Biomedical Research Excellence in Skeletal...”—"R.I. researchers test nanoparticles in fight against rare bone cancer", Providence Business News, January 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Rhode Island.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	143

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Providence, RI during 2014 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	140
injections	17
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	13
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Providence, RI during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
doctor visit	122
injections	12
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	26
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	125

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	14
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Providence, RI during 2018 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129
musculoskeletal imaging	20
X-rays	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Providence, RI during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	145
injections	15
musculoskeletal imaging	49
X-rays	49

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Providence, RI during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
doctor visit	125
injections	13
musculoskeletal imaging	39
X-rays	39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Providence, RI during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	145
injections	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	12
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Providence, RI during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
doctor visit	133
injections	33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in East Providence, RI were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	133
injections	19
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	36
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	93
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	31
85 and over	5
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	20
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Rhode Island.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Rhode Island

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Miriam Hospital

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

University Orthopedics

Brown University Health

Rhode Island Hospital (RIH)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 669 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in East Providence, RI.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-01-23

Could not have had a better outcome.  Before surgery, took my home circumstance seriously.  Answered all of my questions and was very straight forward with me.  His staff was just great.  Was very prompt in responding to my emails or calls.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,947 ROSA $1,571	Oxford $243	Avenir $97	Product Portfolio $35
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$125 Knee $125
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$117 Ortho-Hip $117
ACUMED LLC	$39 Hand Fracture System $39

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,565
Food and Beverage	$629
Education	$35

Biography

Dr. Richard Terek is an adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery) specialist. He is especially interested in hip replacement, knee replacement, and cancer. Dr. Terek's professional affiliations include The Miriam Hospital, the University Orthopedics, and Rhode Island Hospital (RIH). He studied medicine at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Terek trained at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University for residency. He is rated highly by his patients.